Sweet Magnolias Books in Order

Restaurateur Dana Sue has rebuilt her life after her husband's affair, but her daughter's eating disorder and her own health problems create a crisis. Accepting help may mean allowing Ronnie back into the family she worked to protect.

Successful divorce attorney Helen Decatur decides she wants a child at forty-two, despite having no serious relationship. Her determination unsettles her friends and draws her toward a man who insists that he does not want a family.

After her husband leaves, Maddie Townsend must support three children and help launch a women's fitness spa. Falling for her son's baseball coach offers hope, but small-town gossip threatens the relationship and the careers involved.

Family-estranged Jeanette Brioche reluctantly helps organize Serenity's Christmas festival alongside equally unenthusiastic town manager Tom McDonald. Working together brings romance and prompts both to reconsider painful histories that have made the holidays difficult.

Annie Sullivan returns to Serenity still hurt by Tyler Townsend's betrayal and the future it cost them. Ty, now raising a young son, wants to rebuild their relationship, but must earn forgiveness rather than assume their history is enough.

Raylene Hammond finds shelter with friends after a damaging marriage, but struggles to leave the house. Deputy Carter Rollins offers patience and affection, while his responsibility for two younger sisters complicates the future they might share.

Single mother Sarah Price returns to Serenity with damaged confidence and little trust in charming men. Travis McDonald offers work at his new radio station and pursues her, but she needs his actions to prove his intentions.

Teacher Laura Reed and pediatrician J. C. Fullerton rally Serenity against bullying that threatens a student's future. Their shared cause brings them closer, but painful experiences from their own pasts make trusting a new relationship difficult.

Karen Ames and Elliott Cruz find their marriage strained when his business ambitions threaten savings meant for a baby. Financial fears and a relative's infidelity force them to reconsider their priorities and the bond they hoped would endure.

Single mother Lynn Morrow struggles to support her children while her estranged husband fails to help. Widowed contractor Mitch Franklin offers practical support, but bringing their wounded families together requires room for Lynn to reclaim her independence.

Newly divorced Adelia Hernandez settles her family in Serenity and embraces a fresh start. Gabe Franklin returns to make amends for past mistakes, but his reluctance to settle down complicates the attraction encouraged by their Sweet Magnolia friends.